Well that day is almost upon us and the guessing games begin as to who will take home the coveted trophy.
I've seen all of the films this year and would like to make my predictions based solely on my viewing experiences. Mine may or may not agree with yours so post yours as well as give your reasons why
First of all I wish the Academy would have the major awards divided into two categories as they do in The Golden Globes Awards where there are awards for dramatic roles and awards for comedic and musical roles. If so, my sentimental favorite movie this year Silver Linings Playbook, I am convinced could win in all 6 major categories although I would bet that Hugh Jackman would probably beat Bradley Cooper for Best Actor.
Having said all this here are my predictions for the 6 major awards
Best Picture Argo.
No question this was the movie of the year. A true story done with finesse and ending on a feel good note. Even though we knew how it ends we were all on the edges of our seats. If I had any reservations about the movie it was the role of Tony Mendez, played by Ben Affleckk who IMO should stick to writing and directing where he excels, going back to Good Will Hunting. The other travesty is that affleck wasn't nominated for Best Director, an award which he clearly deserves.
This was a year of excellent movies with many other contenders, some of whom also did not have their Directors nominated
Best Director
For me this is the toughest decision inasmuch as Ben Affleck should win. One would then think of Spielberg for Lincoln which was also a terrific movie but IMO just not Best Picture so why then woud I give this to Spielberg if his movie won't win. As I said, if there were 2 categories, split between dramatic roles and comedic or musical roles it would be easy as I would give the award to David O. Russell as the film was just that good. In the absence of two categories therefore here is who I am giving the Oscar to
Ang Lee for Life Of Pi which was an amazing movie and should win several other Oscars
Best Actor Simply put, if Daniel Day Lewis doesn't win this one, then there is no justice. IMO he didn't play Lincoln but rather was Lincoln. No other actor even came close
Best Actress Initially I gave this to Jessica Chastain for her role in Zero Dark Thirty. Then I saw Silver Linings Playbook and my winner hands down is the young and beautiful Jennifer Lawrence. I believe this is her year
Best Supporting Actor This is also a very tough category as all nominees were excellent in their roles. Initially I voted for Christoph Waltz and still feel him to be my sentimental favorite to win. With Argo leading the pack one would wonder if Alan Arkin will get the nod this year however don't sell short the performance of Robert de Niro who last won over 30 years ago. TBH any of these actors are deserving of the award
Best Supporting Actress Here also there is just no debate. If Anne Hathaway isn't giving her acceptance speech after the result is read there is again no justice
Best Original Screen Play: Zero Dark Thirty. A very dark and disturbing story but well told
Best Adapted Screen Play :Argo without a doubt
Best Cinematography: Life Of Pi
Best Visual Effects: Life Of Pi
There are many more categories but these are my predictions in the major categories
I've seen all of the films this year and would like to make my predictions based solely on my viewing experiences. Mine may or may not agree with yours so post yours as well as give your reasons why
First of all I wish the Academy would have the major awards divided into two categories as they do in The Golden Globes Awards where there are awards for dramatic roles and awards for comedic and musical roles. If so, my sentimental favorite movie this year Silver Linings Playbook, I am convinced could win in all 6 major categories although I would bet that Hugh Jackman would probably beat Bradley Cooper for Best Actor.
Having said all this here are my predictions for the 6 major awards
Best Picture Argo.
No question this was the movie of the year. A true story done with finesse and ending on a feel good note. Even though we knew how it ends we were all on the edges of our seats. If I had any reservations about the movie it was the role of Tony Mendez, played by Ben Affleckk who IMO should stick to writing and directing where he excels, going back to Good Will Hunting. The other travesty is that affleck wasn't nominated for Best Director, an award which he clearly deserves.
This was a year of excellent movies with many other contenders, some of whom also did not have their Directors nominated
Best Director
For me this is the toughest decision inasmuch as Ben Affleck should win. One would then think of Spielberg for Lincoln which was also a terrific movie but IMO just not Best Picture so why then woud I give this to Spielberg if his movie won't win. As I said, if there were 2 categories, split between dramatic roles and comedic or musical roles it would be easy as I would give the award to David O. Russell as the film was just that good. In the absence of two categories therefore here is who I am giving the Oscar to
Ang Lee for Life Of Pi which was an amazing movie and should win several other Oscars
Best Actor Simply put, if Daniel Day Lewis doesn't win this one, then there is no justice. IMO he didn't play Lincoln but rather was Lincoln. No other actor even came close
Best Actress Initially I gave this to Jessica Chastain for her role in Zero Dark Thirty. Then I saw Silver Linings Playbook and my winner hands down is the young and beautiful Jennifer Lawrence. I believe this is her year
Best Supporting Actor This is also a very tough category as all nominees were excellent in their roles. Initially I voted for Christoph Waltz and still feel him to be my sentimental favorite to win. With Argo leading the pack one would wonder if Alan Arkin will get the nod this year however don't sell short the performance of Robert de Niro who last won over 30 years ago. TBH any of these actors are deserving of the award
Best Supporting Actress Here also there is just no debate. If Anne Hathaway isn't giving her acceptance speech after the result is read there is again no justice
Best Original Screen Play: Zero Dark Thirty. A very dark and disturbing story but well told
Best Adapted Screen Play :Argo without a doubt
Best Cinematography: Life Of Pi
Best Visual Effects: Life Of Pi
There are many more categories but these are my predictions in the major categories
